Head of New Product Design

5 days ago


Peterhead, United Kingdom Ell Recruitment Ltd Full time

**Ell Recruitment has opportunities available for the Head of New Product Design** **to join a manufacturing business based in Peterhead, this is a full-time permanent position.**

The role will involve designing and developing new products and also improving existing products. This will include market research with the team at the company and leading UK hospitals, and managing projects from concept design through to final drawings and manufacture to a very high standard.

**Key accountabilities will include, _but are not limited to_**:

- Design and development of new and existing products as agreed by the Management Team.
- Develop and maintain Master Project Plan for all products under development, including budgets.
- Visit hospitals, meeting staff, patients, and visitors to understand their furniture requirements and how innovative products will improve their environments putting the company at the fore of sustainable, innovative products for the healthcare market.
- Desktop research and supplier visits to select suitable materials, components, and the best manufacturing solutions that reduce our impact on the planet while exceeding the performance of competitors' products.
- Use of CAD design software and 3D printing to assist with the development of ideas and presentations to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Arranging prototyping, testing, and compliance for all products, seeking ways to commercialize new industry standards to gain a market position as the leader in healthcare furniture and equipment.
- Responsible for IP and design protection, where relevant.
- Preparation of annual R & D Tax Credit report.

**Person Specification**:

- Alignment with the company's Core Values.
- Work to the company 6 ‘E’s - Ergonomic, Efficient, Easy, Equality, Economic, and Environment.
- Degree in Engineering or Industrial Design.
- Previous experience in Product Design and Project Management.
- Experience in IP and design protection.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

**To make this role a success the individual will need to uphold the values and truly understand how they can own the company ‘WHY’ statement. Translating this why in relation to the family vision to innovate products in the healthcare space that truly improve the patient, staff, and visitor experience. You will need a passion and energy to look at existing products and see how these can be improved, always seeking to explore new sustainable materials that can reduce our effect on the world we live in.**

**Reports To**:
Managing Director

**Performance Objectives**:
To assist the company in achieving excellent sales growth through the development of outstanding products for the healthcare industry.

KPI's
- Minimum of 1 new product per year as agreed with the Management Team.
- Improvement of existing products - to meet realistic deadlines on individual projects as agreed with the Management Team.

**For the Head role, the salary of between £40,000 and £45,000 depending on experience and qualifications.**

**For the more junior roles (future) the salary is £30,000.**

Pay: £30,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Peterhead: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- UX Design: 1 year (preferred)



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